5: Manuscript Start-to-Finish
A throwback look at what went into (approximately dated) Medieval bound and illuminated manuscripts.
This sort of from-scratch bookmaking is in the middle of a contemporary resurgence, same as with most hands-on processes. For examples of work being done these days, the international Society of Bookbinders has their 2017 prizewinners up, or here's a sample YouTube video from one 'Nazy' showing her book-as-art-object boho journals.
This sort of from-scratch bookmaking is in the middle of a contemporary resurgence, same as with most hands-on processes. For examples of work being done these days, the international Society of Bookbinders has their 2017 prizewinners up, or here's a sample YouTube video from one 'Nazy' showing her book-as-art-object boho journals.